Dolores County, Colorado Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dolores County, Colorado Electricity Overview
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Dolores County is 15.59 cents. This is roughly 3.33% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Dolores County is Empire Electric Association.
Over the course of the most recent year, Dolores County saw a 10.26% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
Dolores County is ranked 26th out of 64 for worst polluting county in Colorado based on pollution per capita. The county emits 4,480.77 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Dolores County is the 3104th largest county in the country, with 2,288 citizens residing in the county.
Dolores County has no power production sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
22,058 MWh
Consumption per Capita
9.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
10,251,998 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,480.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dove Creek
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Dove Creek Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.56¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 8.9% higher than April last year
- 5.37% higher than the Colorado average
- 7.98% lower than the US average
- 371st in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since April last year
- 17,432nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 399 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,842 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.29¢ per kWh
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 0.97% higher than April last year
- 5.5% higher than the Colorado average
- 5.18% lower than the US average
- 389th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 33 since April last year
- 17,949th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 234 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 175 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$87.67 per month
- 10.18% lower than last month
- 4.37% higher than April last year
- 7.28% higher than the Colorado average
- 22.24% lower than the US average
- 237th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 5,563rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,527 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 47 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$105.78 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 4.56% lower than April last year
- 8.12% higher than the Colorado average
- 22.27% lower than the US average
- 239th in the state out of 479 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 4,706th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,474 since April last year
Dove Creek, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living within Dove Creek are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 5.50% more than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents. Empire Electric Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Dove Creek has the 255th largest population in the state, with 705 citizens calling the city home.
Electricity consumption in Dove Creek has byproducts of 3,158,941.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 254th highest amount of any city in Colorado. The city also ranks 207th highest in Colorado in emissions per citizen, averaging 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Dove Creek has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dove Creek
Dove Creek residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dove Creek, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Electric Association | BUNDLED | 15.27 | 105.75 | 100,964.52 | 15,415,385.39 |
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Rico, CO Electricity Overview
Residents living within Rico are charged an average residential electricity rate of 16.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 11.11% more than Colorado's average price of 14.49 cents. San Miguel Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Rico has the 323rd largest population in the state, with 335 citizens calling the city home.
Electricity consumption in Rico has byproducts of 1,501,057.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 321st highest amount of any city in Colorado. The city also ranks 7th highest in Colorado in emissions per citizen, averaging 4,480.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. All of the electricity used in Rico has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rico
Rico residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rico, Colorado
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association | BUNDLED | 16.08 | 129.18 | 109,672.04 | 17,636,640.4 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Dolores County, Colorado?
By total megawatt hours sold, Empire Electric Association is the largest electricity provider in Dolores County, Colorado.
Which electricity companies offer service in Dolores County, Colorado?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire Electric Association | 3,542 |
| 2 | San Miguel Power Association | 1,627 |
How many electric companies offer service in Dolores County, Colorado?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Dolores County, Colorado.
